Duke Negan is located in the mansion of Backlund Empress Borough, and a grand dance is going on.
One of the opposite doors opened, and a well-dressed waiter stood outside the door, standing upright, waiting for the guests invited to the ball to arrive.
"Thank you." Morien, wearing a mainly black tuxedo and a top hat, walked up to the waiter and handed over the invitation in an envelope with a smile.
"This is what I should do."
The waiter immediately stretched out his white-gloved hands, took the invitation respectfully, and inspected it.
After confirming the authenticity, the waiter bowed and handed back the envelope with both hands.
"Please come in, distinguished guest."
He did not comment on the mask hanging on the side of Morien's face.
This is normal. Although this ball is not a "mask ball", there are always some dirty things among nobles that are not convenient to show their faces directly. It is reasonable to carry a mask with you.
The only unreasonable thing is that Morien directly hung the mask on his face without covering his face.
It's a bit strange whether it's half-worn or not, but it's obviously not a waiter's business.
"Thank you." Morien took the envelope back and walked in.
He got this invitation letter from a kind nobleman.
The nobleman was very enthusiastic. When he first saw him, he recognized that Morien was his half-brother who had been separated for many years and had never seen him before, and directly gave him the invitation letter.
As soon as you enter the mansion, you will immediately hear the melodious melody. The first thing you see is the hall dedicated to dancing. It is located on the ground floor and is paved with gorgeous stone slabs full of intricate patterns. There is an excellent band belonging to the Duke in the corner.
Going up the stairs of the hall, there is a corridor on the second floor that surrounds a circle. Guests hold wine glasses and stand in front of the railings, overlooking the dance below. From time to time, a gentleman comes up to the lady or lady and invites them to dance. If allowed, both parties hold hands and walk down the stairs and enter the hall.
Among them, most of the young men and women are outstanding in appearance, but there are also middle-aged and fat uncles like Duke Negan himself.
He was also on the dance floor, his fat body spinning to the music.
This looks like an extra-large karaoke.
Morien Thinking about it, he strolled around the dance area and walked up to the second floor.
He had no interest in dancing. He just felt that the men and women spinning on the dance floor were like roast suckling pigs spinning on a baking sheet.
Especially those middle-aged nobles.
It feels more like holding an apple in your mouth.
On the other side of the corridor not close to the hall, there are doors one after another, and the back is basically a guest lounge.
But behind the opposite door is a corridor with different plaster statues standing on both sides, all belonging to the ancestors of the Negan Family.
All the way to the end, you can see another part of the ball. This is also a hall, with long tables and a variety of food and wine. Another band belonging to the Duke played melodious and relaxing music for the guests.
In this hall, guests gather together in small groups, sitting or standing and exchanging various things. Those who want to escape the hustle and bustle for a short time enter the balconies attached to the hall, overlooking the scenery in the garden and the red moon of Sky Manipulation.
Arriving on the second floor, Morien saw Qilingus pretending to be Baron Grammir.
He was holding a glass of blood-red Olem Wine, standing leisurely behind the railing of the corridor on the second floor, admiring the men and women on the dance floor, admiring the gorgeously dressed ladies and ladies.
This is today's "protagonist".
Morien smiled and did not disturb the "protagonist" enjoying his last meal and drink.
At the same time, "Justice" and "Audrey" were also at the scene.
As the eldest lady of the Hall Family and the most dazzling gem of Backlund, she is certainly qualified to attend this banquet.
However, she wasn't particularly concerned about it.
In her opinion, such a banquet was too noisy and boring. It would be more interesting for her to hide in a corner and carefully observe the expressions of the participants.
Until Qilingus passed by her and said hello to her.
As Spectator, Audrey could tell at a glance that the disguised Qilingus was full of loopholes.
A few minutes later, Duke Negan was in the prayer room.
Audrey is sitting here, rummaging for something in the small satchel he carries with him.
In the past few minutes, as soon as Audrey left Qilingus's side, he went to find his father.
Reporting is a skill that every Tarot Club member is proficient in.
And they can always find "reliable adults".
For example, Audrey's father.
Earl Hall did not ignore her daughter's words just because she was young.
Audrey's Potion formula is all obtained from his own cellar. Earl Hall has long known that his daughter has become a "Spectator".
As an investor and banker, he has long understood a truth:
When professionals speak, you just need to believe it and never make any mistakes yourself. Especially if you don't know anything about it.
And his daughter is undoubtedly a professional in "observation".
After reporting to his father, Audrey came here, leaned forward, and took out a sachet from the small satchel he carried around his waist.
She held the sachet and poured it into Spirituality.
Suddenly, a faint fragrance filled the prayer room.
This is a small gift given to her by Wandering Star Borer after she told Wandering Star Borer several stories.
Suddenly, a door appeared and overlapped in front of Audrey, and a Wandering Star Borer got out of it.
Simplifying Ritual Magic into an object is basically what Sequence 6 and Artisan can do.
But Morien can too, because what Audrey doesn't know is that the sachet is not a "simplified ritual" at all, but bugs mixed in the spices.
The shape of the sachet is mainly to make Audrey more acceptable.
If something looks like a sachet and smells like a sachet, then it is a sachet.
Even though it is actually a Insect Eggs.
Looking at the messenger emerging in front of him, Audrey spoke softly.
"Miss Wandering Star, I met someone suspected of being Qilingus at the dance held by Duke Negan.
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"He disguised himself as Baron Grammir, and his purpose is unknown."
"I found out from some details that today's Baron Grammir is different from the past, which reminds me of Qilingus, that Mystical Item that changes the appearance of Beyonder Ability."
"If possible, I would like your help and I will pay you."
Wandering Star Borer thought for a moment, nodded, opened his mouth and vibrated the air.
"Okay, I can help you."
"We are friends, so we don't need payment."
Wandering Star Borer is not only the descendant of Mother Bug, but also can be regarded as the clone of Mother Bug.
They don't have Beyonder Characteristic, but as long as Mother Bug is alive, they can inherit Mother Bug's abilities to a certain extent.
The strength of this Wandering Star Borer is probably around that of Sequence 6.
However, the advantage lies in their large numbers. It is very easy to release Beyonder that can kill a Sequence 5.
Audrey smiled.
"Thank you, Miss Wandering Star."
In the past week or so, Audrey summoned Wandering Star Borer almost every day to chat with her and tell her stories0
In addition, although Wandering Star Borer is a bug, his appearance is quite good, and Audrey will not dislike it either.
The relationship between one person and one insect has long been close enough, and they are almost "good friends".
"Can you please send a message to Mr. Hanged Man? Just say that I found Qilingus." She asked softly.
Wandering Star Borer felt it quietly and shook his head.
"No, he is at Church of Storms now."
"My children can't get in."
"Yes----that's right----" Audrey nodded in understanding, then subconsciously looked back at the Storm Emblem hanging on the wall in the prayer room, suddenly feeling guilty.
"It doesn't matter," Wandering Star Borer said, "It is impossible for true gods to pay attention to every holy symbol of theirs."
"I will convey your request to father. As for Hanged Man, you can ask Mr. Fool to help."
"Okay." Audrey nodded and closed his eyes.
He clasped his hands in a praying posture, put them against his forehead, and recited in a low voice Hermes: "Fool who does not belong to this era, you are the mysterious master of Above the Gray Fog, and you are King of Yellow and Black who is in charge of good luck."
She plans to ask Mr. Fool to help convey it.
Soon, Audrey prayed several times, finally stopped, packed up his clothes, and walked quickly to the door.
She knew that she couldn't disappear for too long, otherwise she would worry her father and mother, and they would misjudge the situation and make incorrect responses.
Standing behind the door, Audrey took a deep breath, stretched out his right hand wearing a white gauze glove with anxiety and uneasiness, and unlocked the door.
The summoned Wandering Star Borer had already landed on her wrist and wrapped around it, looking like an exquisite bracelet.
Soon, she put on a Perfection, flawless smiling face, opened the door and walked out of the room, returning to the second floor of the banquet.
As soon as she came back, she suddenly felt a slight movement in Wandering Star Borer wrapped around her wrist.
Wandering Star Borer quietly poked his head out and looked at a certain location on the second floor.
As Spectator, Audrey immediately felt the emotional changes of Wandering Star Borer keenly.
She followed Wandering Star Borer's line of sight and saw a man with a mask on his face.
He was holding a plate, sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, and was tasting the delicacies of the banquet.
Although he was also dressed luxuriously, his temperament was obviously not in line with this banquet.
At least few nobles would sit on the sofa with their legs crossed like this.
But everyone around him seemed to be unaware.
No, it's not that I can't notice him.
Audrey observed that occasionally someone would look at the man on the sofa and they would communicate directly.
Either eye contact or more direct verbal communication.
This is definitely not invisibility.
Audrey had an inexplicable feeling, as if everyone present was the man's friend, and everyone had an extremely close relationship with him.
Therefore, although his behavior and temperament seemed a bit abrupt in this dance, everyone was tolerant and did not point it out.
Mask?
Audrey's eyes fell on Morien's side face.
A bit like Mr. Tower's mask.
At this time, I seemed to feel the sight of Audrey.
Morien turned to look at Audrey and raised his glass slightly.
Audrey nodded slightly subconsciously and returned the salute.
At this time, the air next to her ears suddenly vibrated, and she heard the voice of the messenger.
"That's father----"
Father?
Audrey was a little stunned for a moment, but then it became clear immediately.
Sure enough, that mask looks a bit like Mr. Tower's mask. If it is Miss Wandering Star's father, that would be correct.
That is the person Mr. Tower the Family.
It seems that masks are a tradition in their family.
Audrey guessed.
But is it so fast?
Audrey just sent a message, Mr. Tower the Family's people have already arrived?
Audrey didn't think about it in terms of "this is Mr. Tower himself".
Because she had already guessed that Mr. Tower was at the same level as Mr. Fool.
It would be too strange for such an existence to appear directly here.
It's as strange as Lord of Storms personally going into the sea to fish.
And although Mr. Tower always calls the messenger "child", he calls each of his descendants "child".
Therefore, Audrey does not think that Wandering Star is the "second generation" of Mr. Tower the Family.
When she saw Morien, countless guesses flashed through her mind.
This gentleman does not look like an insect at all, but he is the father of Miss Wandering Star.
If Miss Wandering Star's family doesn't have the habit of "calling father to people who are not related by blood", then of course this gentleman is also a -- well -- Mr. Insect.
It's really Perfection's disguise. Even if it's Spectator, you can't tell it at all.
Audrey sighed in his heart.
Maybe this is the "transformation" described in the novel Emperor Roselle.
Well----Miss Wandering Star's true identity is Sequence 4, her father must be stronger.
So this is at least one Sequence three Demigod!
Then it's no wonder why I can't see it.
The anxiety and uneasiness in her heart suddenly disappeared. She straightened her back subconsciously, entered the "restaurant" calmly and Feather Fall, walked towards the lounge here, and walked towards Morien who she thought was Sequence san but was actually Sequence 7.
At this time, the lights on the dance floor suddenly went out.
With a sound of glass breaking, the chandelier was shattered, and the crystal chandelier with candles fell from mid-air and smashed into the crowd.
Audrey immediately felt tight, subconsciously raised his hand to cover his wrist, and looked back.
She walked towards the fence in two or two steps and looked down from above.
On the dance floor below, Beyonder ran out from all directions.
A few seconds later, there were waves of exclamations.
Qilingus tried to assassinate Duke Negan, but he easily dodged it as he had anticipated it, and sent the Beyonder team to encircle and suppress him.
Earl Hall had already told Duke Negan about his daughter's discovery and teamed up with him to plan a trap.
Seeing that his purpose was exposed, Qilingus cursed secretly, and the glove on his left hand squirmed, showing dark golden fine scales, and his pupils dimmed and stood up.
Immediately afterwards, an invisible wave swept around, and each gentleman and each lady fell into uncontrollable fear at the same time. They left their hiding places and ran around aimlessly, and the scene suddenly became extremely chaotic.
Even Audrey on the second floor was almost affected.
However, suddenly a voice sounded in Audrey's head.
"Don't be afraid."
This voice instantly dispelled the fear caused by "Dragon Might" in her heart, making her eyes clear.
The riots below are still continuing, which makes those Beyonders afraid to take action rashly for fear of hurting their relatives and friends.
Seizing this opportunity, Qilingus was surrounded by hurricane winds and ran at high speed, smashing through a lounge door and the bay window.
On the second floor, Audrey watched this scene, but she was just Spectator and was powerless to stop it.
And Morien came to Audrey's side without knowing when.
"How is it?"
"Want to take a closer look?" Morien's voice sounded in Audrey's heart.
Someone suddenly approached from behind, and Audrey's subconscious nervousness suddenly disappeared completely.
"Me? Is that okay?" Audrey looked back at Morien, saying nervously and excitedly.
This is the elder of Wandering Star and a clansman of Mr. Tower, so Audrey is also willing to believe it.
Hmm---- Such a familiar way of speaking. Is this also the habit of Mr. Tower the Family members?
Audrey guessed in his heart.
Are you worried that insects will chirp when you open your mouth?
"Of course." Morien smiled and nodded.
He raised his hand and pinched the air gently.
A light blue mask appeared in the hand.
This is a Glintstone mask. It is ordinary and has no special function, but at least it can cover the face.
Morien smiled and handed the mask to Audrey.
Audrey subconsciously reached out and took it, putting it on his face almost without any precaution.
The next moment, a slight buzzing sound sounded, and her body suddenly became tense, feeling that a large number of insects appeared above her.
It's a bug.
Audrey judged it right away.
A large number of insects, the number is unimaginable.
Although she is familiar with Wandering Star, girls are still afraid of bugs after all.
But before Audrey could react, starting from the top of his head, a black hooded robe "printed" out of thin air.
Real silk robe, made on site, absolutely brand new.
Audrey lowered his head in surprise and looked at the robe that had been knitted to his toes in just a few seconds.
"That's amazing----" She sighed.
If the items were taken out of thin air, she wouldn't be so surprised, but she is Spectator, and she knows very well that this dress was knitted on the spot.
The Wandering Star Borer on her wrist raised her head, and a door began to take shape in front of the two of them.
Below, with a banging sound, Qilingus rushed outside the house. With the help of Wind's Favor, it actually flew a long distance and flew out of Duke Negan's mansion.
As soon as his feet landed, Qilingus immediately ran towards the woods opposite. It was a municipal park. He had already explored the nearby terrain.
As long as he gets rid of the tracking behind him, he can change his appearance and blend into Backlund's population of more than five million.
Passing through the woods and crossing the artificial lake, Qilingus got away from the pursuers behind Wind's Favor.
He looked around, planning to pretend to sneak into the Tussock River along the ditch and escape, then turn around and run into the economic center of Backlund, escaping to Hillston Borough.
But at this moment, he saw the air in front of him suddenly vibrate, and layers of doors protruded from in front of him. They intertwined and overlapped with each other, and then suddenly overlapped together.